This analysis examines early indicators of how the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits has affected effectuated enrollment levels (i.e., enrollment among people who have paid their premiums), plan selections, and out-of-pocket costs in 2026, drawing on plan selection and effectuated enrollment data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and state-based Marketplace…
In Pawtucket, Rhode Island, near a storefront advertising “free” cellphones, J.R. sat in an empty back stairwell and showed a reporter how he tries to avoid overdosing when he smokes crack cocaine. KFF Health News is identifying him by his initials because he fears being arrested for using illegal drugs. It had been several hours…
Macroeconomic signals and policy shifts are making things more difficult for hospitals
During Reuters’ Total Health conference in Chicago, four healthcare leaders shared the strategies they believe will help fortify the workforce for the future. The post 4 Strategies Providers Are Using to Strengthen the Healthcare Workforce appeared first on MedCity News.
The NYC Health Department released a report highlighting the immigrant contributions to the city’s health
Sanford Health signed a deal to acquire North Memorial Health, which could be its long-sought entry into the Twin Cities market. The move is the latest in a series of expansion efforts for the South Dakota-based health system. The post Sanford Health Continues M&A Push with North Memorial Health Deal appeared first on MedCity News.
Healthcare AI in the U.S. has progressed to a point where traditional, HIPAA-style compliance alone is no longer adequate. The next phase of regulation and market expectation will require continuous, medical-grade AI governance, and companies that don’t adapt now will be left behind. The post HIPAA Was Built for an Analog Era, Healthcare AI Has…
This year’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference brought a slew of news announcements — from acquisitions to partnerships to new products and more. This list compiles short summaries for six of the event’s most notable announcements. The post 6 JPM Announcements You Don’t Want to Miss appeared first on MedCity News.
From mobile documentation to emergency handoffs, EMS providers handle sensitive patient information in fast-moving environments. Understanding how HIPAA applies — and how to comply — can improve care, reduce risk, and build systemwide trust. The post Why HIPAA Compliance Is Both a Challenge and Opportunity for EMS Providers appeared first on MedCity News.
[Sponsored] A Data-Driven Guide to Patient Access Success highlights how focusing on data accuracy and relevance can enhance healthcare practice performance. The post A Guide to Boosting Healthcare Practice Performance appeared first on MedCity News.